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Pulse works for some. Things to know first

Posted 2 years ago

Kayla

Member

My mom decided that this was the tracker she wanted after I tried it out for a week to see if it would do what she wanted. She wanted the basics of an activity tracker with the option of getting her heart rate if she wanted, while being a clip on model instead of wristband. I told her the Pulse wasn't something I would want myself and had a few drawbacks but it had the qualities she wanted.
She ended up loving it. She said she only takes her pulse during a few workouts and that's as much information she needed, she is no health nut. She actually ended up not using the clip or band and sticks it in her pocket bare instead. She uses all the features including sleep tracking, everyday. I got a protection plan on it because I didn't trust it at the start and I know she'd be upset if I needed to get another one if it quit working like so many people have said in the reviews. So far haven't had to replace it and she's had it for about a year now.
The good stuff?
If you want a clip on tracker I actually liked the main function of the Withings Pulse.
The device is perfect for the basics without any apparent issue. Such as: Battery life, step counting, distance, elevation and sleep.
This is definitely for the more casual user, not a workout nut like it may advertise. It's versatile with a clip on holder and wrist band holder. If you want to wear it wrist band style like the popular Fitbit, Jawbone and Garmin products without purchasing additional accessories it's very easy. The 2 week battery life makes it lower maintenance then most other rechargeable trackers. It does Heart Rate, so if you want to see it while doing a workout or run if desired it can be done without counting yourself.
The app for the Pulse is good by all means and lays out your information in a way that makes sense, so you can get a direction to your end goal of wellness, and see progression over time.
It gives you options and a taste of everything. If this was released closer to the Fitbit one I would have strongly consider purchasing one instead of my first activity tracker the Fitbit One. That is a closer comparison to the pulse for style and features in my opinion than the Fitbit Charge HR and other popular activity trackers it is in selling among.
Compared to other less popular activity trackers that are clip on, I find quality here based on my experience. I would say it's a great clip on tracker for those who want to watch their activity and get motivated. If interested there's also a scale you can invest in that will work along side your tracker to show you everything you want to know, wirelessly on you smartphone device. Also not as expensive as other trackers that have similar capabilities.
Now for the draw backs...
There have been a lot of reviews on here stating it just quit working. Which I figured would happen to hers after hearing a few things here and there. We never did run into this issue thankfully, but it complained about a lot. So a fair warning this has been happening to people before you go out and buy this product.
The biggest thing you need to know about the Pulse, is that the blood oxygen level feature is not something you should buy this for. The technology was obviously rushed into and has apparent issues, it's not going to work like it sounds. It can be off for readings and it's not reliable. It can be very slow and it take multiple attempts to get a good reading, then again, most of the time this wasn't a big issue because it was not purchased for that reason in this case unlike many others.
The heart rate/blood oxygen levels can only be measured with your finger. So don't expect this to operate like the heart rate monitors on some wrist strap activity monitors. It has to come out of the clip or wristband if you want to check this information. It takes more time because of the design and is more inconvenient, I would only consider this a perk at most and not the main reason to buy the Pulse.
The calorie counter on the devices that can do heart rate quickly and frequently without hassle are going to be more accurate. If you want to know how much your burning very closely and accurately, you're better off having a tracker with a quicker response on the readings that are also more frequent.
If you want to switch between the clip and arm band then I hope you're not too worried about the appearance of the wrist band, it looks very odd and thrown together.
The Pulse is a great idea, but it has flaws and some unreliability in a couple areas. But if you are looking for something with more flexibility without paying a lot. I'd suggest giving it a try. In the end my Mom is happy and has a better way to watch her health and get moving more.
I don't regret buying it for her.
This tracker isn't for everybody but there are some who really enjoy it for their needs, if the cons out weigh the pros listed above then I'd suggest looking at a different tracker.
Hope this helps!

I would recommend this to a friend

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Whyneednickname

Elite Plus Member

Rating: 1 out of 5 stars

1

Beware of Water, Pulse Oximeter not "Convenient"

Posted 4 years ago

Whyneednickname

Elite Plus Member

I was pretty disappointed at first because I thought there would be something magical about the device. After all, it would have to take some feat of engineering for a portable device to read your pulse and oximetry while wearing it on your wrist! Turns out, it cannot do that. You have to take the device out of the watch band and place your finger over the sensor for it to read your pulse and oximetry. I kind of figured something like that would be the case, but I was hoping I was wrong. Turns out, I wasn't. I really wanted a device that would read/track my pulse as I was exercising. The Pulse O2 does not do that. Turns out the Pulse O2 is no better than an app I can purchase on my phone to read my pulse and determine oximetry levels. Considering the app is significantly less expensive, the Pulse O2 offers very little benefit in that regard.
Given as how I suspected tracking a pulse would not be that easy, I still figured I would give the device a shot. I have been using a Nike Fuel Band for quite some time now and was looking for something a little more robust. The Pulse O2 tracker seemed to do a fairly decent job of tracking my movement and it synced very easily with the free app. I have a Withings scale and the app took that information, along with the information I entered into MyFitnessPal and the data generated by the Pulse O2, to generate a very compressive picture of my activity. It also had a "sleep" function that somehow told me whether I was in deep sleep or something else. I am not sure how it worked, but the feature seemed pretty cool, at least for the one night I used it.
The reason I only was able to try that feature for a single night was because I went jogging the next day and was caught in a rather prolonged and heavy downpour. Shortly thereafter, the Pulse O2 stopped working. When I contacted Withings support, I was told the device cannot tolerate water (even though I was told at the store the device was water resistant). Withings then offered to allow me to buy another one for 25% off, which was somewhat insulting.
For the brief period of time I did use it, the device seemed to work okay. It had some nice features, although the display was difficult to see in daylight. The touch display also was not as fluid as I would have hoped. (Then again, I am used to my smart phone, tablet computer, and other devices with fairly responsive touch screens, so it may not be a fair comparison.)
Simply stated, the Pulse O2 would be pretty slick if you are wearing it for anything but activity in which you might get wet. Admittedly, I was absolutely soaked from the rain, and I'm sure the exposed mini USB port on the device did absolutely nothing to keep the water out of the device. With that being said, this device is sold to people who I am guessing, like myself, are somewhat active and may wind up getting wet. I can only suspect what would happen if someone forgot to take it off in the shower, sauna, hot tub, or before jumping in a pool. Again, this device is not designed for an athlete. It is designed for someone who intends to always stay dry.
Call me jaded, but I feel as though I was cheated out of over $100 for a device that worked for about three days before it was killed by the rain. Definitely not worth the price I paid. if you think there is a possibility of getting wet, stay clear of this device. If you are wearing the device on your wrist or with the included belt case, you will have to take the device out of either before you can read your pulse or oximetry as well, which really diminishes its value in my opinion.

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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Airsaber

Member

Rating: 1 out of 5 stars

1

Continuous issues, customer service unresponsive

Posted 3 years ago

Airsaber

Member

This device stopped working as advertised after about three weeks use, and Withings Customer service is unresponsive. First, Withings advertises that the battery life is up to two weeks. I rarely see the battery last beyond two days. Here is the timeline I've experienced with my Withings Pulse O2:
-25 Dec 2014 - started using Withings pulse O2
-20 Jan 2015 - Health Mate iPhone app started deleting pulse and O2 measurements. Device generally worked properly, but Withings started deleting the measurements from both the app and my Pulse/O2. Subsequently, Withings kept recommending that I record my pulse and O2 ratings. This cyclic process generally continues to this day.
-30 Jan 2015 - I contacted Withings regarding deleted pulse/O2 measurements and battery life
-08 Feb 2015 - I send a second support request to Withings. By this point, my screen started flickering and became nearly unreadable. At this point, I have to guess if I'm on the right screen to record pulse/O2 and/or start sleep monitoring. Since this date, my Withings pulse/O2 gets worse every day.
-10 Feb 2015 - I received a response regarding my first complaint (11 days after filing the complaint). The response was generic including things like deleting the app and re-installing it.
-14 Feb 2015 - I reply to the Withings notification stating that their remedies did not work and informing them that the device is now nearly unusable.
-21 Feb 2015 - Today. I almost never see anything on the screen. To check the battery level, I first have to sync the device with my phone, and then see what my phone thinks the battery level is. I have only received the single response from Withings. The pulse/O2 function has also become unreliable. If often takes four or more attempts to record (I have to sync my device each time with my phone to see if it recorded). Additionally, it often takes four or more times to accurately record my resting pulse. My resting pulse is consistently between 39-50 bpm, and sometimes, while laying in bed, my Withings device will record a resting pulse of 130 when I can clearly tell it is in the 40s. I am currently looking for a replacement product that is not Withings because this device is not reliable, and the Withings customer service is unresponsive. Withings has lost additional business because I was considering purchasing additional Whitings products, but now I will not.
Until I find a new device, I will continue to use this device that I have. Even though I can no longer read the screen and use additional features, the device seems to still work with regards to steps and elevation. It is unfortunate that Withings produced a lackluster product because I want to like this device and use it, but unfortunately, I will likely get rid of it in the near future.

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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PSTMD

Rating: 2 out of 5 stars

2

Didin't hold up for 3 weeks. Poor Customer Service

Posted 4 years ago

PSTMD

Bought this at BestBuy. After 3 weeks of ownership, the company pushed out an automatic firmware update. After that update, the Pulse stopped accurately measuring steps (as compared to a fitbit, iPhone, and cheap mechanical pedometer. It is also not recording altitude changes. Finally, the screen has gotten so dim that it can only be read in a dark room. As an example, I drove from Tucson to Sedona this weekend to go hiking. The elevation change was 3000 feet by car. Once we arrived, we hiked 8 miles with an elevation change of 530 feet. My fitbit recorded 3600 steps and an elevation change of 132 feet for the day.
I've sent 2 emails to Withings about this problem and haven't received a response. Their website doesn't give any other way to contact customer service except by email.
Pros: It worked well for 3 weeks
Wear it on your wrist or clipped to your belt, or tucked into a "private place" where it won't show
Cons: Poor quality - only lasted 3 weeks
Abysmal customer service
It never did automatically sync with my iPhone but required daily manual syncing.
Did I mention really really bad customer service?

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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Ninjaneers

Verified Purchase

Elite Plus Member

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

4

Waiting for the next generation of fit trackers

Posted 4 years ago

Ninjaneers

Verified Purchase

Elite Plus Member

I wanted a watch fitness tracker. When worn with the watch band included, the accuracy of this one is extremely poor (>25% below actual step count). Since it lacks the ability to adjust the sensitivity (like the fitbit Force had), I tried it on the hip instead. Side by side with a no frills pedometer (worn extensively in the past and known to have quite good accuracy), it did better, but is still low by 10% or more. This makes it that much harder to reach step goals dictated by outside sources. Both holders work very well and hold the device securely. The watch has a normal band instead of those rubbery pegs that require vise grips to close securely. The belt clip has serious grip and is much less likely to be pulled off than your average fitness tracker. Having lost 2 other 'average' trackers, this feature is greatly appreciated. The sleep function is not as easy to start as the fitbit Force was, so I don't use it. The app for the phone is OK, but again, not as useful as the fitbit app. It has no connectivity with Lose It, though it might link with others. The pulsometer is a neat idea, but ends up being just a gimmick. The device must be removed from its holster and held at teh fingertip to take the reading - meaning the data will not be used to accurately calculate how many calories you burned during the workout/day. It is just a single data point. It would be better to just get the Fitbit One and wait for whatever the next generation of fitness trackers brings.

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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7Summits

Rating: 1 out of 5 stars

1

BEWARE OF WITHINGS PRODUCTS!

Posted 3 years ago

7Summits

I have been an earlier adopter of Withing products since they first introduced their scales. I have since purchased their Blood Pressure Monitor and the Pulse Activity Tracker. As an early adopter, I understand there can be the need for periodic firmware updates, etc., but Withings products have seemed to need exceptional user effort to maintain continued product functionality. That is particularly true for the Pulse. To make matters worse, Withings is a French company that offers limited customer support; none via telephone, at least to U.S. customers. I have recently wasted at least 6 hours of my life repeatedly attempting to solve problems with the Pulse, some of the effort due to incomplete and contradictory troubleshooting instructions from Withings "customer service". At least in my case, they have not stood behind their warranty. I recommend that U.S. customers avoid Withing products until their reputation for customer service significantly improves. [NOTE: I have degrees in Physics and Engineering and I am extremely technical and adept at troubleshooting electronic product issues. Products such as Withings, however, should not require special expertise to operate or maintain.]

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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sitzmark

Member

Rating: 2 out of 5 stars

2

Great Idea - Poor Reliability

Posted 4 years ago

sitzmark

Member

Love it when it works. Fails to capture O2 periodically and all Whitings support team can do is refer me to read (reread) the manual and FAQ's. Support is basically nonexistent - cannot reach company by phone, but they will respond to emails eventually. The response is always an excerpt from the FAQ's/manual and a link to read the same. Beyond that there is no support.
O2 function worked perfectly for a little over 1 week, then began having difficulty recognizing when finger was in position. Finally the Pulse O2 stopped taking HR and O2 readings altogether for approximately 1 week. Then suddenly it worked once. Immediately after it performed a firmware update and stopped working again. Only response from Support is to clean my finger, not press too hard, etc.. Pulse step tracker mode always works, but HR and O2 functions will go days without working and then suddenly work once or twice before failing again. Very unreliable product with no support.
HR accuracy is marginal. Compared with my chest strap and Garmin HR monitors during exercise, the Pulse is way off (low). For sedentary measurements, the accuracy is reasonably good.
Would like to recommend, but company's poor support makes it a poor product. Unfortunately since the Pulse is part of the Withings system, it also diminishes the value of the scales and BP monitors.

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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cpurkat

Verified Purchase

Elite Member

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

4

More than just "tracking steps"

Posted 3 years ago

cpurkat

Verified Purchase

Elite Member

This is a great tool for anyone looking to improve even just one aspect of their well-being. These are some of the key attributes of the Pulse that I've found helpful as well as some limitations:
- Sleek, light, wearable in multiple ways and easy to use.
- The down side to being light and un-noticeable at times is that I seem to forgot that I'm wearing it or that I had it on me during the day...after its gone into the wash
- Not waterproof; this can be a problem if you're using it while working out and did not use the "provided" clip (though the clip does help so "moisture" doesn't get into the charging port, its not a catch all)
- Tracking is effortless...after initial setup
- Interactive; my wife and I have been comparing our sleeping habits and have started challenging each other on the steps we're taking in a day
- Connectivity; slight issues keeping track of sleep with 2 monitors. Some days it seemed that it was tracking the other's movements and not our own. Also at times it seems that "steps" can be lost...if I was at "2000" and I walked for 10 minutes, I was still sometimes at "2000" or "2003."
- App is easy to use
- Accessories are pretty nice, but on the pricer side after you've already purchased the Pulse. We've only used the wireless body monitor/scale which was amazing but returned it because we didn't really utilize all the features it had.

I would recommend this to a friend

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AndreaP

Rating: 2 out of 5 stars

2

The Style and Make of Product

Posted 3 years ago

AndreaP

I had the product for a couple of months. Here is the issue that I find not great. 1.) You have to charge the product for at least 24 hours, it comes dead. 2.) The design of the product: You place the monitor into the band slots. Problem: THE MONITOR SLIPS OUT OF THE SLOTS: THERE IS NO PROTECTION TO STOP IT FROM COMING OUT!!! (I had to place tape around the band and monitor to keep it on. 3.) Band is made of rubber: It irritated my wrist when I sweat, leaving my skin chafe. (The material (Rubber) do not allow the skin to breath therefore leaving your wrist irritable.) Can't keep on at night..to allow it to monitor my sleep patterns. I really wanted this product to work for me. I like that you can charge the monitor. There is few activity monitors that is on the market that allow you to charge you monitor using a USB port vs replacing a battery. (if the company could consider redesigning the product to avoid the issue that I had, I would consider purchasing it.
I do like the software.

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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Tjtexas32

Verified Purchase

Member

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

4

Get This fitness tracker

Posted 4 years ago

Tjtexas32

Verified Purchase

Member

I have been using the withings pulse for over a month now and I love it! It really does keep track of everything. I like how you're able to sync through Bluetooth and how it even tracks elevations/heart rate and your sleep pattern. I have been able to notice through the withings app how I've been sleeping, how much actual sleep I'm getting and how it turns all of your stats into a chart/graph. My only problem with the pulse itself was the wristband. I think i might have had it on too tight so I ended up getting a slight rash on my wrist. I just used some a & d ointment and was good add new. That problem was solved by using the extra attachment included in the package that you can put on your hip or shoelaces. Now I only wear the wristband when sleeping or lifting weights. I also don't like how the withings app doesn't track your calories burned which should be on your dashboard. Hopefully they change that in the future. Other than those 2 issues it is great tracker. Just make sure you clean the wristband everyday. I haven't had any problems when I keep it sanitized. Lesson learned! I would give it 5 stars if I never got the rash and if they would make the calories burned a part of your statistics when you sync to the app.

I would recommend this to a friend

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treecem

Elite Member

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars

3

It has its good and bad points

Posted 2 years ago

treecem

Elite Member

I have had my Pulse for a few years. The software was updated to the Pulse O2 a while back. I bought the wrist band later but the silicon band material caused severe skin irritation I replaced the steals with a rubber strap. The provided mounting will fit an 18 mm standard strap. I've worn it on my wrist most of the time.
The pulse and O2 levels are accurate to my doctor's measurements. Withings has had decent customer service. When the strap caused problems, they offered to buy a different strap. When I had issues with operation, they were prompt to respond. The sleep measurement is ok, not great.
The pulse has now failed to reset or operate. Withings has sent a discount code to buy a new one at 25% off, but I will be going to a newer more up to date tech style monitor that provides continuous HR and a vibrating alarm. The Pulse O2 is dated in design and needs an upgraded style and functionality.

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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ZaDoc

Elite Plus Member

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

5

EXCELLENT WORKOUT TRACKER!

Posted 3 years ago

ZaDoc

Elite Plus Member

By far... this is ALIEN TECHNOLOGY! 100% accuracy in tracking my steps, distance travelled, calories burned, elevation in walking stairs and hilly walkways, and my sleep patterns, not to mention Pulse Rate and Oxygenation! Works seamlessly with my iPad and PC (open an account with Withings to get all of your information in one on your PC or MAC!). I can't imagine how something so small can be so POWERFUL and packed with amazing features. Sturdily built... you should get YEARS of service from this little device. Easy to use, small enough that you don't even know you are wearing it, and flawless Bluetooth data transfer make this one of the most innovative Health Monitors I have ever used. Integration with the Withings Health Tracker WS-50 Scale is FLAWLESS. The absolute BEST INVESTMENT I ever made. Going for the Blood Pressure Monitor next to complete the set! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. You'll LOVE IT!!!

I would recommend this to a friend

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MBinNC

Verified Purchase

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

4

Does a good job of tracking many things

Posted 3 years ago

MBinNC

Verified Purchase

I've had my Pulse O2 for over a month now and it's worked well so far. I like the display, which I find easy to read except in direct sunlight. I got the device primarily as a pedometer and for sleep tracking. The heart rate monitor is nice, but I don't use it often. The run mode, which I did not see mentioned in the manual, is a nice feature. The fact that I can wear it on my wrist or waistband is convenient. I did have to "reset" the tracker a couple times, the procedure for which is also missing from the manual (long press the physical button). The micro USB port is exposed to sweat and water when wearing on the wrist, so I found some port covers online very cheap and use one to cover the port. No resets since I started doing that. This is my first wearable fitness tracker, so I have no basis to compare it to any other device, and there are many. Overall, I really like the Withings Pulse O2.

I would recommend this to a friend

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NCgirl

Verified Purchase

Elite Member

Rating: 3 out of 5 stars

3

best band, everything else is just ok

Posted 2 years ago

NCgirl

Verified Purchase

Elite Member

I love love love the band! it was the softest and most comfortable I tried! I liked the O2 sensor but you have to take the piece off the band to use the o2 or heart rate. so it's not really meant to use while you are moving or exercising and that's what I wanted. the steps were about 50% accurate. It seems to count arm swings and not really steps. We have a 2 story house and this product only counted it maybe 2 out of 10 times I went up the stairs- obviously the stairs do not change each time. Sleep mode only tracks the amount of time between when you turned it on and when you turned it off. so not really a sleep tracker in my opinion. I was really hoping I would love this product because it was super comfortable (I have a small wrist) and the price was great, and the product features appeared to be what I was looking for. But in the end I had to return it because it wasn't want I needed.

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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HonestAbe99

Member

Rating: 1 out of 5 stars

1

NOT a fitness tracker

Posted 2 years ago

HonestAbe99

Member

Took time to set up my profile just to say what a useless product this is. Description states you can monitor heart rate during activity. Not so fast. If you're wearing the wrist band here's how you check heart rate. Remove the device from the wristband (l'm not kidding). Tap through the screens to the heart icon. Tap the heart icon. Turn over the device and place your finger on the LEDs. If you were in the midst of an activity your heart rate has gone down before you get a measurement. Think the belt clip is more user friendly? Not a chance. You have to remove the device from the belt clip then proceed through the steps above. This is not a fitness tracker.. Display is difficult to view. You have to hold your arm up at an awkward angle to read the display. Paid $99. This thing is worth $19.One star rating is profoundly generous. Returning as soon as store opens.

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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Indy57

Elite Plus Member

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

5

Absolutely love it!

Posted 4 years ago

Indy57

Elite Plus Member

So happy with this purchase. The things I like best about the Withings Pulse over the Fitbit and other popular trackers is that it works with both Apple & Android. I have it synced up to my iPad & Droid phone. I also like that you can wear it as a clip or a wristband (most other trackers you have to pick one or the other) Most of the day I wear it as a clip, but I wear it as a wristband to bed to track my sleep. Honestly, I'm extremely happy with this purchase and 3 of my co-workers have also purchased it and we all enjoying comparing our historical data.
The only negatives I can say is that it's not waterproof so I can't wear it swimming/kayaking, etc and for ice hockey I put it in a ziplock bag and hide it in my pads. Also, the heart rate monitor is not continuous, so if that's your main focus then I wouldn't recommend it.
For overall activity tracking - steps per day, miles you've walked/ran, calories burned & sleep tracking - it doesn't get any better than this!

I would recommend this to a friend

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G2reviews

Verified Purchase

Elite Plus Member

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

4

Motivating Device

Posted 3 years ago

G2reviews

Verified Purchase

Elite Plus Member

Over all you'd be satisfied with this item. If you wear it at all times then your results will be much more accurate than if you only wear it at the gym. As the listing states it captures distance you walk, calories you burn and all that basic needs. The best part about owning one of these devices is that it keeps you motivated, seeing your overall accomplishments on a daily or weekly bases would be enough to keep you going. It connects to your phone via bluetooth so you can see the resultsIt's right away. Almost like having a gym buddy. I like it and i believe you'd like it as well. Of course it is not perfect, that's why i am giving it a 4 star rating. I'm sure these devices will improve greatly in the near future. It also comes with really nice wrist band and clip. It's almost like a small starter package.

I would recommend this to a friend

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darien87

Verified Purchase

Elite Plus Member

Rating: 2 out of 5 stars

2

Not bad, but there are better our there

Posted 3 years ago

darien87

Verified Purchase

Elite Plus Member

I bought this fitness tracker because I wanted one with a heart rate monitor because I do more weight lifting than cardio. However this unit isn't very convenient for checking your heart rate as the sensor is on the back of the unit itself so you have to take it out of its holder to use it. Makes this pretty much useless for checking heart rate in a gym setting. But it measures your steps and elevation pretty well although every tracker I have used seems to be pretty inaccurate. I like that they give you a bracelet holder and one that clips on your belt so that you have 2 ways to wear it. I wore it on my wrist during the day and then just put the sensor in my pocket at the gym.
Also the unit itself isn't waterproof so you can't leave it on while washing the dishes or taking a shower.

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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FitnessShopper

Rating: 1 out of 5 stars

1

First time, last time

Posted 3 years ago

FitnessShopper

ZERO STARS. Purchased Withings O2 as gift. Ten days later it suddenly died during an app update. Contacted company and was put through multiple questions - did you get it wet, replace the USB, maybe it's your fault. Send us the device, we'll test it for humidity and sweat. How delicate does a fitness watch have to be to quit working because you sweat when working out? If your device fails the sweat test, sorry no replacement. For over $100, I expect more than 10 days of operation, let alone that it would be durable. Forget the idea of recommending to anyone. We won't be purchasing any of the coordinating devices either. Save your money. Buy a Striiv!

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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JSilvey

Verified Purchase

Elite Plus Member

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

4

Better than UP, Vivofit, and Force.

Posted 3 years ago

JSilvey

Verified Purchase

Elite Plus Member

I've tried the Garmin Vivofit, Jawbone UP, and FitBit Force, and the Withings Pulse O2 is the one I will keep. The Vivofit is great if you like waterproof and goal tracking on the device. The UP I didn't like at all. and the Force was a serious contender.
That said I own a Withings Scale and Blood Pressure Cuff and having the Pulse made sense since they all work with the same HealthMate app. So if you have or want a connected scale I would get the Pulse to keep all your data close and monitored from a single app.
The unit is well built, unfortunately its not waterproof like some of the others, which sticks for swimming, a waterproof clip case would be a great additional accessory.
All said. I like it and I'll keep it.